Flood Warning Issued for Clifty Creek at Hartsville in Bartholomew County, Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Clifty Creek at Hartsville. The alert was issued on Wednesday morning following reports of significant rainfall across central Indiana.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Bartholomew County, Indiana. Geographic regions most at risk include low-lying portions of Clifty Creek immediately north of Hartsville and the Newbern area.

What You Should Do

Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive vehicles through flooded areas. Residents in the affected areas should monitor local conditions and stay informed on river levels.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana as of early Wednesday morning, causing several creeks to rise. Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 10:00 AM EST Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 9.1 feet, which is above the 9.0-foot flood stage. The river is forecast to oscillate above flood stage with a predicted maximum value of 11.2 feet on Thursday afternoon. At 11.0 feet, flooding impacts the low portions of Clifty Creek north of Hartsville and in the Newbern area.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 10:17 AM EST on March 4 and remains in effect until further notice. The National Weather Service expects to provide an updated statement by approximately 1:30 AM EST tonight.